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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.56, 760.25 and 385.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.56, 760.25 and 385.11 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.56 : 760.25 = 385.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.56/760.25 = 385.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.56x = 760.25 × 385.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.56x = 292,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,779.88/550.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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